National Real Estate Investor, Mar. 17, 2020–Elaine Misonzhnik Restaurant and store closings might mean some very tough decisions for regional mall landlords.https://www.nreionline.com/retail/regional-mall-owners-face-one-their-toughest-weeks-record-how-will-they-cope?
CMF Newslinks Archive
Construction Lenders Are Open For Business Amid COVID-19 Disruption
GlobeStreet, Mar. 17, 2020–Kelsi Maree BorlandWhile there is more prudence, construction projects are still moving through COVID-19 challenges.https://www.globest.com/2020/03/17/construction-lenders-are-open-for-business-amid-covid-19-disruption/?
At This Seattle CRE Shop, Leadership Is A Sister Act
Bisnow, Mar. 15, 2020–Shawna De La Rosa Sisters Erika and Anne Marie Koehler are no strangers to commercial real estate.https://www.bisnow.com/seattle/news/retail/retail-expert-sisters-take-on-cre-leadership-role-in-seattle-103182
CRE Brokers Limit Face-to-Face Meetings and Conference Attendance
National Real Estate Investor, Mar. 16, 2020–Sebastion ObandoThe rapid spread of COVID-19 is causing deals to break down and firms to cancel attending upcoming conferences. But lower interest rates are …
Fed Unveils Dramatic Measures to Ease Market Strain from Virus
Bloomberg, Mar. 12, 2020The central bank has been under increasing pressure to act as investors have been losing faith in the Trump administration’s efforts to contain the economic fallout.https://www.americanbanker.com/articles/fed-unveils-dramatic-measures-to-ease-market-strain-from-virus
MBA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
The Mortgage Bankers Association has developed this resource page to assist our member companies as they plan and prepare for the novel coronavirus disease.
WSJ Survey: Coronavirus to Trigger U.S. Economic Contraction in Second Quarter
Wall Street Journal, Mar. 13, 2020–Harriet Torry, Anthony DeBarros (subscription)Economists sharply cut forecasts for the U.S. economy this year, predicting it will contract in the second quarter and raising expectations …
Fed Unveils Dramatic Measures to Ease Market Strain from Virus
Bloomberg, Mar. 12, 2020The central bank has been under increasing pressure to act as investors have been losing faith in the Trump administration’s efforts to contain the economic fallout.https://www.americanbanker.com/articles/fed-unveils-dramatic-measures-to-ease-market-strain-from-virus
MBA: Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Grows by Largest Annual Amount Since 2006
The Mortgage Bankers Association reported commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding at the end of 2019 rose by $248 billion (7.3 percent) from a year ago.
MBA Capital Markets Summit in NYC Postponed
MBA’s Capital Markets Summit has been postponed due to coronavirus. The event had been scheduled for April 23. More information will be posted shortly.